Diphtheria: Bauchi says outbreak under control as schools reopen
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
Two schools to represent Nigeria in World Robotic Olympiad in Malaysia
Two schools have emerged winners at the national robotic competition held in Lagos. Alofos Foundation, Surulere, Lagos and International School, Bayelsa were announced winners by the panel of judges after a stiff contest among 45 schools that registered for the competition across the country. Subsequently, the duo will represent Nigeria in Malaysia at the World Robotic Olympiad.
Mubi Massacre: Students cautioned against social vices
Against the backdrop of violence which reportedly led to the loss of no fewer than 50 students of the Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State and the School of Health Technology, Mubi penultimate Monday, the Provost of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola, Adamawa State, Professor Abdul-Mumin Sa’ad has cautioned students of the institution against engaging in any form of anti-social behaviours.
High fees spark off riot in UNN
Following the latest hike in tuition by authorities of the University of Nigeria, students of the federal institutionhave resorted to protests to show their displeasure over the development.
Fashola, Utomi call for entrepreneurship education in curriculum
Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos State and Professor Pat Utomi have joined other stakeholders in the education sector in calling for the inclusion of entrepreneurship education curriculum in the country.
Police shoot one, as students protest, demand director’s removal
After three months of writing their 2010/ 2011 end-of-session examination without resumption for a new academic session, students of the Lagos State University External System (LASUES), penultimate Monday, took to the streets in a peaceful protest to agitate for the immediate resumption of the 2011/2012 session as well as removal of Director of LASUES, Dr. O.T.F. Abanikanda.
